A Garden Full of Hodgepodge....

Joyce gives us her hodgepodge of questions and we post our answers, then link up with other Hodgepodgers!  Visit From This Side of the Pond to join in!!  Thank you Joyce!!

Hodgepodge Questions-Volume 303

Hi Hodgepodgers! I've got a fun little spring break trip planned with my teacher Daughter2 next week, so no Hodgepodge on April 12th. We're here this week of course, and then will be back the week after Easter, April 19th. Thanks for understanding!

1. April is Lawn and Garden Month. On a scale of 1-10 what's the current state of your lawn and/or garden. (10=a showpiece, 1=send in the professionals). Tell us about any lawn or garden plans you have for this month.  How about a big 0!! We have a tiny postage-stamp sized lawn now that needs lots of help. We have spoken with the folks who mow for us and they will put in some new sod.  Joe wants to plant a couple of shrubs.  I am not a plant person, but I do want it to look like someone cares! :)

2. "Many things grow in the garden that were never sown there."~Thomas Fuller  What does this quote mean to you?  Oh, so many meanings.  Seeds blow in and/or get dropped whether you want them there or not...could be weeds, could be edible, could be pretty.  The same can apply to our lives once we venture out into the world, leaving a nurturing home where (hopefully) only good things were sown.  One way or the other, you can't let the nasty stuff take hold or it can take over and overwhelm a garden OR your soul!!

3. What's the first thing that comes to mind when you think about God?  Peace.

4. If we were chatting in person, how would I know if you were nervous?  Sweat. LOL

5. Do you like the color yellow?  Yes.  Would I find any in your home or wardrobe?  Yes, both!  Daffodils, tulips, roses, sunflowers, day lily, black eyed susan...which yellow bloom on this list is your favorite?  I love all of those except the lily. I can't stand to be close to any lily because they give me fierce headaches.  I would put the black eyed susan first on the list, followed by daffodils and then sunflowers.

6. Flip flops or bare feet?  Bare feet if I must pick. I can't wear flip flops and I really don't like to go bare foot either. Sandals or canvas shoes please.

7. Tell us about any Easter plans, celebrations, or traditions you'll carry out this month. I usually cook Easter dinner for us and friends. This year we will also have family! I always do ham and deviled eggs and then fill in from there. Everyone gets an Easter basket.  We usually go to the Easter Vigil service at church, but probably not this year since we will have non-Catholic company.  The Easter Vigil lasts about three hours, full of beauty, candlelight, and tradition but very, very long.  We'll get up and go early Sunday instead.

8.  Insert your own random thought here.  Not random really, but just wanted to mention that there is a lot of sadness lately with friends and family.  Cancer, death, sickness, loss of trust and connections...  Life can be hard at times, but when we can lean on our faith and trust in our Lord, the hard times are easier to handle.  I'm praying for so many right now.  Joe and I have a memorial service to attend this afternoon.  Our dinner plans with friends were canceled last Friday due to sickness and hospitalization.  Another friend lost his battle with cancer while several others continue to fight that battle.  I only wish I could do more.

Thanks for your visit today!!  Be blessed!! Peace & hugs.